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Parkwood Road Resurfacing & Road Safety Improvements

The University Of Kent

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 11:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 16:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has successfully completed the procurement process for the resurfacing and road safety improvements on Parkwood Road at their Canterbury campus. The contract, titled "Parkwood Road Resurfacing & Road Safety Improvements," was awarded to TRIAGG CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method under the "Below threshold" approach, primarily classified under the 'works' category, focusing specifically on roadworks. With a contract value of £292,959, the work was scheduled between 3rd July 2025 and 1st August 2025. The project's legal basis was aligned with UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring all regulatory requirements were met. This project location falls within the UKJ44 region (Canterbury, South East England).

The opportunity for the "Parkwood Road Resurfacing & Road Safety Improvements" project presented significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in roadworks and infrastructure services. The requirement for a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan and allowance for night works highlight the complexity and demand for contractors with robust project management capabilities. SME construction businesses with expertise in managing intricate urban infrastructural upgrades would find this project well suited to their capacities. The competitive tender process, which garnered bids exclusively from SMEs, reaffirms that smaller firms can effectively compete and succeed in public sector contracts, making such opportunities an attractive prospect for business growth in road maintenance and safety improvement sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parkwood Road Resurfacing & Road Safety Improvements

Notice Description

The University is seeking a competent, experienced contractor to carry out resurfacing work of Parkwood Road, Canterbury campus and the road safety improvements shown in the drawings provided. A detailed survey and Road Safety Audit has enabled the development of the design which includes: The improvement of existing speed reduction measures, amendments to crossing points, as well as the resurfacing and relining of the carriageway. Parkwood Road is an integral part of the University, linking the main campus with accommodation, sports facilities, and nursery facilities, as well as the Grounds Maintenance Depot. Due to the busy nature of the campus, the Contractor will need to allow for works to be completed in sections. An outline programme to be agreed in advance. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan to enable the work while minimising disruption. Night works will be considered. The Contractor will need to carry out all elements of the works required between Thursday 3rd July 2025 and Friday 1st August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036717-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233140 - Roadworks

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£244,132 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Of Kent
Additional Buyers

University of Kent

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway, TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIAGG CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Further Information

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